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[–] 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Considering all the times they’ve literally worked to attack more progressive members of their own party, even when it would lead to clear loss, I’m not giving the DNC any charity.

Centrists have lost all generosity and instead dessrve only animosity. Worthless conservatives pretending that they aren’t.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Oh I agree with you.

    Starting from charity is just my method of analysing statements, before proceeding to argue against it. That doesn't mean I consider it likely. In fact, I generally find it easier to spot the flawed premises (such as humility to admit mistake and integrity to put what's right over what's profitable) required to support that assumption.

    If I start from the negative position, I find it hard to reason my way out of cynicism (probably because cynicism comes naturally to me) and reach a nuanced position. I also found that a "negative by default" stance is bad for my mental health.

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